The Justice Department reached an agreement with a Hilton hotel in Austin to ensure ADA compliance after it failed to provide an accessible room to a guest with a disability.

Williamson County is hosting a cleanup event for hazardous materials at the Expo Center on March 16, cautioning residents about potential wait times and safety guidelines.

The North Austin YMCA is hosting a Refugee Valentine’s Arts & Crafts Bazaar where refugees sell handcrafted items, with all proceeds going to the vendors.

Elsie Williams was honored at Elgin, Texas's Black History Month event for her decades-long volunteerism, highlighted by historical insights on black church hats and featuring local musical talents.

Texas has increased the minimum sentence for human smuggling to 10 years, targeting stash house operators with a minimum of five years, amid debates on racial profiling and law enforcement effectiveness.

Espero Rutland in North Austin, run by Caritas of Austin, opens its doors to the previously homeless, providing affordable homes and support services.

Austin Community College hosts a Transfer Week from Feb 12 to 16 to aid students planning to transfer to universities, offering events with 20 institutions, application support, and workshops on the transfer process.

Mont Belvieu has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, a move that aims to strengthen its local music industry and job creation efforts.

A UT Austin professor and an alumna have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for their contributions to aerospace and biomedical engineering.

Austin officials moved 33 homeless individuals from a flood-prone area to a city shelter, as part of the HEAL Initiative to ensure safety and access to services.

The City of Austin announced the start of the Barton Springs Bathhouse rehabilitation, aiming to improve its facilities and accessibility while maintaining pool access during construction.

Austin has released a draft Equity-Based Preservation Plan, sparking public discussion and input on its 14 goals aimed at shaping the city's future with a focus on heritage and community landmarks.

Austin Achieve Public Schools laid off 24 staff due to reduced student attendance affecting funding. Despite the cuts, class sizes for most grades won't change.